| It is really amazing how much a child with | | | | ends of your patience. Do not raise your voice or |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has in | | | | get mad because this will only cause your child to |
| common with the Energizer Bunny. "It just keeps | | | | act out more. Instead, talk to your child in a calm |
| going and going and going." A child with ADHD | | | | and stern voice. |
| seems to have a ceaseless urge to move about | | | | - As much as possible reward the child's good |
| and this is paired with an energy level that never | | | | behaviour with praise and appreciation. Let your |
| seems to get depleted. They can cause mayhem | | | | child know that you notice the improvement and |
| and chaos in your home without even meaning to. | | | | that you want this behaviour to continue. You can |
| This causes a great deal of frustration to their | | | | also use treats, toys and even added privileges as |
| parents and these ADHD behavioural issues are | | | | rewards. |
| causing these parents to seek help from | | | | - Punishment for bad behaviour must be |
| professionals. However, with the right attitude and | | | | appropriate to the behaviour. Time-outs are the |
| the right techniques these ADHD behavioural | | | | best punishment for these children. After punishing |
| issues can be managed well. | | | | the behaviour, do not repeat the incident. Instead, |
| - First, establish the rules and the schedule that | | | | you should just move on and let it go. |
| you want your child to follow. Make sure that you | | | | - One of the ADHD behavioural issues involves |
| follow this schedule and implement the rules at all | | | | impaired short term memory of these children, |
| times. A child with ADHD needs consistency and | | | | constant reminder may be needed. Lists of what |
| permanence in his life because he has trouble | | | | they have to do may also help in reminding them. |
| adjusting to changes. Make sure that you discuss | | | | - Be firm and assertive. Do not be swayed if |
| these rules with your child before you implement | | | | ever your child throws a tantrum. Let your child |
| them. | | | | know and feel that you are serious about the |
| - Be patient because you can not change all the | | | | rules that you have set. When the child is |
| bad behaviours at once. It takes time for your | | | | misbehaving, catch his attention and let him know. |
| child to learn. So, take address one thing before | | | | - Establish a routine in your home for when you |
| moving on to the next unwanted behaviour. | | | | eat, sleep and the like. This will help your child feel |
| - Have clocks and timers around the house in | | | | more secure in his environment. |
| order for you to keep track of the schedule. This | | | | - Do not be afraid to ask for help if you need it. |
| will also help in reminding your child of the time | | | | There are organizations, therapists, doctors and |
| because children with ADHD tend to lose track of | | | | counsellors that are willing to help you.This is the |
| the time. | | | | easiest way to address ADHD behavioural issues. |
| - Always keep your cool even if you are at the | | | | |